Community Organizers Multiversity - CO Multiversity

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚: “𝗟𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮, 𝗟𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗸𝗼”

On May 23, 2026, the Community Book Launching of “Lupang Arenda, Lupang Pangako” (Lupang Arenda, Land of Promise) was successfully conducted at the Purok 2 Basketball Court in Lupang Arenda, Sta. Ana, Taytay, Rizal. The activity was attended by representatives from various government agencies and networks, including the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), representatives from Barangay Sta. Ana, Tagpuan Ateneo TAGPUAN, and Ateneo de Manila University, together with community organizers from Community Organizers Multiversity - CO Multiversity (COM) and leaders of Ugnayang Lakas ng Apektadong Pamilya (ULAP).

The activity served as an important platform for sharing the stories, experiences, and struggles of the Lupang Arenda community in their continuing journey toward achieving safe, decent, and humane housing. Through the book, the strength of collective community action and the continuing advocacy for housing rights and social justice were powerfully highlighted.

The event also became an opportunity to further strengthen collaboration between the community and its partner institutions and government agencies in advancing meaningful change and sustainable development for urban poor communities.






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𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗣𝗠𝗠𝗕 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Pederasyon ng mga Maralitang Mamamayan ng Biñan (PMMB) convened at the PMMB Headquarters in Sona 4, Barangay Malaban, Biñan, Laguna for a federation leaders' meeting aimed at strengthening organizational systems, assessing recent activities, and preparing for upcoming advocacy engagements.

One of the key discussions focused on the ongoing PO Profiling process to update and strengthen the federation’s organizational database and membership records. The leaders also discussed and aligned plans for the implementation of PMMB and Bahanggunihan activities for the 2nd Quarter of 2026, ensuring coordinated actions and participation among member organizations.

The meeting also included a brief assessment of the recently conducted PMMB Basic Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Orientation in partnership with the Biñan City DRRMO. Leaders reflected on the learnings gained from the activity and highlighted the importance of continuing community preparedness and disaster resilience initiatives in flood-prone communities.

In preparation for the upcoming visit of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Barangay Malaban, as relayed by Barangay Captain Dennis Salandanan, the federation conducted a roleplay and preparatory discussion related to the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project (LLRNP). Leaders discussed key community concerns associated with the project, including the worsening flooding situation in the area, lack of adequate consultation with affected residents, possible displacement of families and livelihoods, and the destruction of ecosystems surrounding Laguna de Bay. The preparation aimed to strengthen the leaders’ confidence and readiness in presenting the community’s issues, concerns, and recommendations during engagements with government agencies.





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